The Raupō book of Māori proverbs / A.E. Brougham & A.W. Reed ; revised by Tīmoti Kāretu.
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TextLanguage: English, Maori Publication details: Auckland, N.Z. : Raupo, 2012.Edition: 5th edDescription: 187 p. ; 20 cmISBN: - 9780143567912
- 0143567918
- Book of Māori proverbs [Portion of title]
- Māori proverbs [Portion of title]
- Kohikohinga whakataukī a Raupō [Parallel title]
| Item type | Current library | Collection | Call number | Status | Date due | Barcode | Item holds | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Māoritanga | Pātea LibraryPlus Nonfiction | Māoritanga | 398.9 (Browse shelf(Opens below)) | Checked out | 30/04/2024 | I2171671 |
Previous ed.: 2009.
"Te kohikohinga whakataukī a Raupō"--Cover.
Cover subtitle: Māori-English, English-Māori.
Arranged alphabetically.
Includes index.
Proverbs (or whakatauki) express the wisdom, wit and commonsense of the Maori people. They are of great value and inspiration to writers, story-tellers and anyone speaking in a Māori setting. Several hundred proverbs are contained in The Raupo Book of Māori Proverbs, categorised under a large number of diverse headings, with translations and explanations in English. This comprehensive and dependable book serves as both a useful reference and an insight into values of the Māori.
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